Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

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Golden Tulip
8.4 (1694 reviews)
Beit-el-raas street, Malawi Road , Zanzibar City , TZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff and excellent service
Convenient location (close to Stone Town and airport)
Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms
Good food and varied breakfast options
Nice pool area; strong internet and good in-room work space
Cons:
Occasional maintenance issues: AC leaks/not working and TV problems
Some rooms noisy on the city side due to traffic and loudspeakers
Rocky beach access (need water shoes / suggestion to build deck)
Towels reported in poor condition by some guests
Some rooms feel worn/outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Generally described as clean and comfortable in multiple reviews, but a few guests reported issues (towels in poor condition, occasional leaks/maintenance problems) that lower the score.
Service
9.4
Repeatedly praised across reviews—staff are friendly, welcoming, helpful, sang for a guest's birthday and provided excellent customer service.
Location
8.6
Convenient for Stone Town and the airport (frequent positive mentions), though some rooms on the city side suffer from traffic and loudspeaker noise.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable with seating areas; some comments note worn/outdated finishes and occasional AC/TV problems.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities noted: attractive pool area, strong internet and a usable work space; beach access is rocky (suggestions to add a deck).
Value for Money
8
Several guests felt the hotel offered good value for money and would stay again, despite some maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food and restaurant repeatedly praised as delicious with good variety at breakfast, though a few guests suggested breakfast could be improved/diversified.
Overall Experience
8
Majority of reviews describe a wonderful, welcoming stay with excellent service; a minority of maintenance/noise issues tempered some guests' stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers modern rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and stunning views of the sea or pool. Each room is equipped with premium amenities for your comfort, including a minibar, coffee machine, and free toiletries.

Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary experience at the on-site restaurant offering both buffet-style and a la carte dining. Room service is available for a cozy meal in, and BBQ facilities can be arranged for a special evening under the stars.

Convenience and Leisure
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and shuttle services. Stay active at the fitness centre, explore the gift shop, or take a refreshing dip in the year-round outdoor pool. Free private parking is also provided for your convenience.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and comfort at Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZNZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1694 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8
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Ahmed • extended_group • ae
2
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • fr
4
Pros:

L’accueil du personnel, la propreté de la chambre

Cons:

L’hôtel est très éloigné du centre ville et rien à faire à proximité.le bâtiment non insonorisé et les coupures de courant à répétition.
Le petit déjeuner n’était pas très varié et les plats du restaurant été très cher comparé à la qualité des plats.
Piscine et transat assez sale et aucune activité au sein de l’hôtel

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Nonhlahla • couple • za
6
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Peris • couple • ke
8
Perfect
Pros:

Okay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Mosithi • couple • za
9
Good stay, kind staff.
Pros:

The staff is extremely kind and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was beautiful

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gousmerakis • couple • gr
10
Food was nice, but not so good streaming pool area was very nice as you could relax there towards even the sunset
Pros:

The big room was amazing and very clean.

Cons:

There was a bad smell in the third floor, but nothing more.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Precious • couple • zm
10
It was lovely
Pros:

The hospitality

Cons:

Everything

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Smith • extended_group • au
7
Picked the wrong spot for me
Pros:

The room was a good size. Great view from the eatery upstairs.

Cons:

It wasnt licenced. it was in the middle of suburbs. beach was very small. it didnt suit what i was after. I had stayed in stone town earlier. That is more my type of place

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Lehonono • family_with_children • za
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Chiemeke • family_with_children • ng
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • ug
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ug
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Mpumelelo • extended_group • zw
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Adaeze • solo_traveller • ng
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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joseph • couple • ng
10
Pros:

Good location

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • family_with_children • om
7
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Leo • extended_group • ug
5
The Bathroom messed up my stay but I got solace in the Gym
Pros:

Breakfast was great 👍. Location was as portrayed on booking.com. There were several trainees during our stay and they were all Lovely, they supported the staff quite well.

Cons:

The Cleaning, especially in the bathroom is close to not done at all. The lower inner part of the toilet bowels are stained, foul smells comes out of the toilet and one has to manually pour water in the cistern to flash adequately. Meanwhile, the house keepers show up daily to dust but not to deep clean.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Nehemia • extended_group • tz
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Neo • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

The location, breathtaking views and the amazing pool

Cons:

Their iron isn't the best, so travel with your own. Also there is no alcohol sold at the hotel

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee